Monthly Archives: September 2013

I welcome the publication of this Bill and the debate which will take place over the coming weeks. Imprisonment must be one of the most detrimental events to take place in someone’s life and its effects can be long-lasting, not only for the period of imprisonment. In some cases, it can lead people down a… Continue Reading

I thank the Acting Chairman. At the outset, I wish to recognise the important contribution public servants have made to restoring the nation’s finances in recent years and in particular with regard to the most recent Haddington Road agreement. I compliment the Minister on his work in that area of reform. I am surprised this… Continue Reading

To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if his Department issues guidelines on the imposition of voluntary contribution charges; and if it will be possible to encourage or mandate to provide a minimum time notice such as nine months in advance of changes to such contributions.. – Seán Kyne. Freagra Minister Ruairí Quinn Apart… Continue Reading

To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if consideration is being given to the creation of a national book exchange policy to reduce costs on parents; and if he will report on the use of e-books accessed via tablet computers now being availed of in certain schools.. – Seán Kyne. Freagra Minister Ruairí Quinn… Continue Reading

To ask the Minister for Health if the National Immunisation Advisory Committee has concluded its health technology assessment of the recently-licensed Meningitis B vaccine, Bexsero, and if he has received the group’s recommendation. Seán Kyne T.D. REPLY. The immunisation programme in Ireland is based on the advice of the National Immunisation Advisory Committee… Continue Reading